.9999 pure
0.2604 oz
3,425,000 minted
50 cents 1979
1979
A 1979 Canadian 50 cents struck in Nickel. Reverse designed by Thomas Shingles. Reverse: Coat of Arms of Canada with supporters. Mintage: 3,425,000. Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight
0.2604 oz (8.10 g)
Mintage
3,425,000
Denomination
50 cents
Diameter
27.13 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
Thomas Shingles
Rarity
Limited
Est. Value
$0.5
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 | $0.50 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $10 | $26 | $76 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1979 CANADA 50 CENTS". 27.13 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Magnetic. Nickel.
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